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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
50.6Inno Score
66.1Performance45.6
53.6Display58.3
46.5Camera42.1
70.5Battery36.9
94.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and performance (+20). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 37
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 50% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $900

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
  • 37% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,900 nits
  • 11% higher Pixel density: 426 ppi vs 385 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23401080x2640
Pixel density385 ppi426 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits2,600 nits+37%
Screen-to-body88.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
ChipsetExynos 2500Samsung Exynos 2400
AnTuTu2,535,201—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438+19%Top 22%2,044Top 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035+19%Top 19%6,761Top 26%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+20%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Capacity4,900 mAh+23%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance14.8 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Weight193 g187 g+3%
Thickness7.4 mm+50%14.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP48
Frame materialAluminum AlloyArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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